Our Specialist Teachers

Part of our commitment to personalized learning as well as providing a broad and balanced curriculum is to ensure that we have high caliber specialists to deliver our curriculum. When hiring faculty for specialist programs we ensure that every teacher is an expert in their area of instruction. Our faculty have an average of 9 years of teaching experience in their area expertise so our students are learning from the best whether it be PE, the arts, languages or technology. To support our students physical and emotional wellness we have full time counselors and nurses to help ensure our students have a healthy and happy day at Stamford.

Innovation Teaching Team

Linda Cheung

STEMinn Coordinator (Elementary) BS, M.Ed

Linda has extensive experience teaching STEM subjects in both North America and Asia. Her formal education is focused on science, and her Master’s degree is in Secondary Science Education. She joined Stamford as the STEMinn Coordinator supporting teachers in the delivery of this inspiring program to elementary students. Her keen interests in science, technology, art, music, and sustainability played a key role in enriching the educational endeavors in innovation and the CCA program. She has organized several robotics competitions and directed many showcases of student work in school fairs of which she believes hold immense value for all students of any ability.

Linda says, ”I am passionate about inspiring my students to be caring and innovative citizen scientists by enriching their educational experience through science, technology, art, music, and sustainability.”

Tim Evans

Head of Educational Technology, BA, PGC

Tim works as the Head of Education Technology at Stamford to ensure that the delivery of the 1 to 1 technology program is of the highest standard. He is always searching for new technologies and finding interesting ways to enhance teaching and learning with hands-on experiences. Tim also leads a variety of workshops for students, teachers, and parents to ensure that everyone can access all the resources available in the modern classroom.

He has a variety of international experience and joined Stamford from Laude Newton College in Spain where he was an ICT and Design teacher specializing in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Tim says, “I am passionate about using technology to support learning and seeing what new technologies can be used in the classroom to improve our student’s experience and drive their learning to the next level.”

Mandarin and Spanish Teaching Team

Qian Wang

Head of Modern Languages, DipED, MA

Qian transferred from the sister campus in Singapore, where she was a Mandarin teacher for Elementary students since 2015. With a Master’s degree in teaching Mandarin as a foreign language, Qian has over twelve years’ experience in international schools offering the IB and American curriculum. She has both taught Mandarin and led Mandarin teaching teams. She is passionate about personalized learning, and her students have made significant progress in only one year. Qian also has a strong music background and plays an active role in coordinating after-school and enrichment activities.

Qian says, “I’ve always loved school and loved learning, so it excites me knowing that I will continuously learn in my future profession. Not only I will be teaching my students, but I will also learn from my students. They will be able to teach me things that I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn from anyone else!”

Ashleigh Shi

Mandarin Teacher, BA, MEd

Ashleigh transferred from the sister campus in Singapore and is a highly experienced bilingual (Mandarin & English) homeroom teacher. Her Bachelor’s is in Chinese Language & Literature, and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Sydney specialized in Management & Leadership. Ashleigh has experience teaching, and curriculum planning for K1 to secondary classes in schools in Singapore, Australia, and China; she excels at curriculum planning and teaching for international student bodies, especially within inquiry-based frameworks.

Ashleigh says, “One of the rewarding feelings is seeing the spark on my students’ faces when they finally understand a concept, a word, etc. Every day, I have the opportunity to instill knowledge and skills in my students for their future. In elementary school, they learn how to forge relationships, social skills, patience, and many other skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Whether they realize it or not, their personality and character are shaped throughout elementary school, and I hope that I can be a positive impact throughout that process.”

Caroline Lam

Mandarin Teacher, BA, PGDE, MEd

Caroline joined Stamford with a wealth of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools in Hong Kong, in which she has engaged in curriculum design, lesson planning and coordination of co-curricular activities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Hong Kong specializing in Comparative and Global Studies in Education and Development. Caroline was awarded the Language Proficiency Requirement Certificate of Merit (Putonghua) by the Hong Kong Education Bureau for her excellent result in the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (Putonghua) conducted by Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Originally from Hong Kong, Caroline is a native speaker of both Cantonese and Mandarin.

Caroline says, “I have always been passionate about teaching not only the Chinese language but also developing a love for Chinese culture. I get immense satisfaction in seeing my students reach their goals and even go beyond what they thought they could accomplish. I aim to combine my experience with my ability to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher who will make a positive impact on my students.”

Flora Lin

Mandarin Teacher, BEd, PGDE, MA

Flora joined Stamford with over six years of both local and international teaching experience in Hong Kong and Mainland China. She is originally from Fujian province and has been working in Hong Kong since she graduated. She holds a Master’s degree in English Studies, double Bachelor’s degrees of Education specializing in both English Education and Chinese Language & Literature and a PGDE in secondary education. Having served as Chinese subject panel head in a private school using an American based curriculum, she has many years of experience in teaching and Chinese curriculum planning catering for both local Hong Kong and international learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12.

Flora says, “I think language is like a brush. When I was a child, I had a wild imagination. My grandfather taught me how to use language as a brush to make my creative thoughts more meaningful and expressive. Now as a teacher, I want to teach my students to use their own “brush” to make their world more colorful and make the journey of Chinese studies more enjoyable.”

Huan Wong

Mandarin Teacher, BA, MA

Huan is originally from Hubei, China and has seven years of teaching experience. She has worked as a Mandarin teacher in China, South Korea, Canada, the US, and Singapore with experience in teaching Mandarin to young children to adults with diverse backgrounds; and organizing cultural events and activities in different communities. She is passionate about working with children and loves to see their changes and improvements, which inspires her to devote more to their learning and growth.

Huan says, “I love to teach because I know our students can make a difference in the world with our help and support; in return, they always inspire me to be a caring, knowledgeable, and reflective person.”

Rayne Chan

Mandarin Teacher, BA, MA

Rayne has experience teaching in an IB World school in Mainland China for five years. She specializes in inquiry-based programs, guided reading programs and Mandarin teaching across various grade levels. Recently completing her Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong, she has aligned her teaching strategies to the pedagogical and linguistic theories. She is also licensed and certified in language teaching by the Chinese Educational Bureau and the College of Chinese Language and Culture of Jinan University.

Rayne says, “I’m passionate about language teaching and education. At the start of my second language learning journey, I experienced great frustration. However, a sudden breakthrough happened after one semester, where I learned one strategy that assisted me to understand the concept being taught. The magic wasn’t the strategy itself, but in the fact that it suited me. Learning is incremental and the strategy which best fits the individual learner matters greatly. What motivates me as an educator is my belief in finding the suitable strategies to help each of my students learn and grow.”

Sherry Lau

Mandarin Teacher, BA, PGDE, MA

Sherry joined Stamford after relocating back to Hong Kong from New Zealand. Sherry has over ten years of teaching experience and has taught in international schools in Hong Kong and also taught in New Zealand. Sherry has worked with children from kindergarten to Grade 12 and has many years of experience teaching IB Chinese language courses. Originally from the Yunan province, Sherry has always had a keen interest in languages, she first obtained a Bachelor’s in English Linguistics and Literature and further pursued a PGDE and a Master’s of Teaching in Chinese as a Foreign Language.

Sherry says, “I am passionate about developing confidence in my students, I love when they can feel their progress and become more excited to speak Mandarin. When teaching, I want to develop not only a love for the language but also Chinese culture to inspire lifelong learning.”

Maite Rodriguez

Spanish Teacher, MA, PGCE

Maite joined us from our sister campus in Singapore and ignited a love for Spanish in Stamford’s students over the past two years. She is highly experienced in the delivery of quality Spanish language programs and has a Master’s degree in teaching Spanish as a Second Foreign language. Maite has led the development of our Spanish program at Stamford Hong Kong. Her interests when supporting the CCA program include Zumba, fabric painting, textile craft, and trekking.

Maite says, “I am passionate about cultivating an understanding of a new language and developing competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing, beyond immediate needs and interests through the integration of technologies.”

Maria Evans

Spanish Teacher, LLB, MA

Maria joined Stamford with four years teaching experience in Spain and the UK. She has a Degree in Law from Salamanca University and a Master’s in teaching Spanish from Alicante University, both based in Spain. She went on to work at Hock School in the UK where she introduced students at the elementary level to Spanish. After a year there, she returned to Spain where she worked for nearly two years at Newtown College. While there, she taught English as an additional language and also Spanish to elementary and middle school students.

Maria says, “As I studied languages in school and always found learning them exciting, I wanted to continue as I moved onto university and into the professional world. I understand how to help students use the skills they already possess to pick up a new language, as I have gone through that process myself. I love the freedom of learning a language gives you. As it gets easier and easier to travel and work abroad, a foreign language can open so many doors for you, both personally and professionally.”

Arts Teaching Team

Tina Batchelder-Schwab

Heads of Arts, BA, MA

Tina transferred from our sister campus in Singapore as Head of Arts. Her education at Ithaca College of Music includes a Master’s of Music Education and a Bachelor’s in Music Education and Opera Performance. She has also trained in the Orff-Schulwerk, Dalcroze, and Kodaly methods and the World Music Drumming curriculum at Eastman School of Music. She brings with her a wealth of experience in delivering high-quality music programs in an international context. Her ability to produce outstanding vocal performances is well known. She has directed many exceptional musicals, including students across all age and ability ranges. She has 23 years of teaching experience and taught in three IB schools, including the International School of Berne, in Switzerland. She is a practiced guest lecturer in schools and colleges.

Tina says, “I knew from an early age that music would be a big part of my life. I was so fortunate to have passionate, dedicated and generous Music teachers for the many ensembles, casts, and competitions that I was lucky enough to participate in throughout my learning experiences. These teachers guided me and instilled a love of learning and teaching music that I have carried with me throughout my nearly 25 years of teaching. I am passionate about teaching, and I hope that is communicated every day, to my students, through my energy, enthusiasm, and positivity about their gifts and contributions. I always tell them, ‘Louder is not better, better is better.’ I hope to inspire my students to achieve more than they believe they can, in Music and as part of the Stamford community, by emulating the good example I had in my own Music education experience.”

Jennifer Chan Hedley

Music Teacher, BMus (Hons), MA

Jennifer studied a BMus (Hons) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in the UK and completed her Master of Music Degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2016. She has also been trained in the Kodály method by the director of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary and is proficient in the Dalcroze method. She has a strong musical performance background and more than eight years’ experience in teaching piano. Jennifer is committed to a high standard of musical education both in individual and group lessons. Her passion for music extends beyond piano, and branched out to other instruments such as organ and harp, where she has also achieved high levels of performance.

Jennifer says, “I’m passionate about teaching, because music has had a deep effect on my life, and I want to share this life-affirming skill with students. I look forward to leading my students along their own music experiences and journeys, with their individual and creative perspectives to blossom along the way.”

Christine Chan

Music Teacher, BA, MA

Christine graduated from the University of California in Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s degree in music and also holds a Master degree. She has always had an interest in music, but her passion for medicine was strong, and she started her career first as a research associate conducting cancer research in a medical school and pharmaceutical company. After she spent several years working in the medical field in the US, her passion for music remained, and she came back to Hong Kong as an IB music specialist teacher. In the leisure time, Christine enjoys reading and hiking as well as playing the piano and singing.

Christine says, “Having both disciplines (medicine and teaching) shape how I think and this has broadened my perspectives (empirical, artistic). Just like a medical doctor toward his/her patients, I feel that teacher should be an effective diagnostician of student’s interests, abilities, and prior knowledge, as well as their weaknesses and to design learning plans with these in mind. Each child I work with is unique, and it is my job as an educator to prepare them cognitively, socially and emotionally for their lives ahead. It is my passion to develop their love for music and to share music with others within our communities and the world.”

Amy Percival

Drama Teacher, BA (Hons), PGCE

Amy joined Stamford from the sister campus in Singapore as the drama teacher. She holds a BA (Hons) in Acting, PGCE in Primary and Secondary Drama Education, PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Arts Education and an LCM in Acting from London College of Music. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Performing Arts and has already achieved TEFL with merit.

She is also a member of NATD (National Association for the Teaching of Drama) and IDEA (International Drama and Theatre Education Association) since 2016. She performed in Hong Kong with the HK Theatre Association last year. Amy has been featured professionally in over 20 performances, and some of her accolades include a LAMDA bronze acting medal with merit and RADA bronze Shakespeare with merit. She is also proficient in delivering the International Baccalaureate program and contributes significantly to the CCA drama program.

Amy says, “I am passionate about teaching as it is a privilege and a pleasure to see students grow from strength to strength and for them to develop into themselves. I feel fortunate to be a part of their learning journey.”

Erin Wesely

Art Teacher, BS, MA

Erin has taught Art within the US and also internationally. Her Master’s degree is specifically in Art Education, and she specializes in drawing, ceramics, and painting. Her educational experience includes the International Baccalaureate program, and she is well versed in inquiry-based education. Erin is TEFL certified. She looks forward to producing regular displays of student work throughout the school.

Erin says, “I am passionate about teaching because I am fortunate to have found my passion through art and educating our next generation. I enjoy getting to know each and every student! I strive to promote their engagement and achievement in my classroom by fostering their creativity, as well as furthering their critical thinking skills through art. It excites me when students feel a great sense of accomplishment in their work and get to explore their creativity in art class.”

Povis Law

Art Teacher, BA

Povis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design with a major in Communication Design in Vancouver, Canada and completed a practical course for Teaching Art in Primary School at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Povis has been teaching Art in various art centers, and before becoming an Art teacher, she was a manager in the graphics department at one of the toy developing organizations in HK.

Povis says, “Picasso’s famous quote has always inspired me: ‘Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remind an artist once he grows up.’ Therefore, I believe there is no untalented child in art; we need to encourage them to keep trying. I liked art since I was a child and thanks to all my art/design teachers, I learned that art is not just a vision of beauty, it also helps us to see the beauty of our world and humanity. Learning about art is not only a reflection on how well you can draw and paint; it also requires communication, problem-solving and execution skills. Through the creative process, we train ourselves to become self-aware, observant, cogitative, and innovative. As a teacher, I would like to bring my experience to share with my students and hope they can enjoy art as much as I do.”

Melissa Heagle

Art Teacher, BA

Melissa joined Stamford with a unique background as both an active artist and educator. She holds a bachelor of fine arts from Colorado State University as well as a specialized license in art education for kindergarten to grade 12. She has several years of teaching experience in both public and private schools including two years teaching internationally in mainland China. She is experienced with many art mediums and currently specializes in various printmaking processes and techniques. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout Denver and the surrounding areas and is part of the permanent collections of work in various universities in the United States and the city hall in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy.

Melissa says, “I have always loved art and the many possibilities a few art materials can hold. I believe that art is a universal language. Through art we can communicate with each other, we can understand the past, and we can imagine the future. I also believe that through the art-making process students learn necessary skills that they will be able to use in all areas of their studies and for the rest of their lives. I am very passionate about visual art education, and I love that I get to share my enthusiasm and love of the arts with my students.”

STUDENT SUPPORT AND EAL TEACHING TEAM

Caitlin Johnson

Head of Student Support, BS

Caitlin is one of our highly experienced teachers from our sister campus in Singapore, where she held an academic leadership position in Middle School. In this role, she has been pivotal in creating dedicated programs to support, manage and assess the progress of students requiring additional learning needs. She has also taught for a number of years in the US where she wrote and implemented various school policies and curricula.

Caitlin says, “I am passionate about teaching because I love helping students become more confident, independent, and excited about learning.”

Dan Konrad

English as as Additional Language Teacher, BS, MS

Dan joined us an internationally experienced English teacher and will support students in our school who need support in developing English as the language that allows access to our curriculum. His Master’s degree is in Multidisciplinary Studies for Educators. He is particularly interested in supporting soccer, drama and school publications. He is an expert in 21st century learning models.

Dan says, “I am passionate about teaching because I love watching students make a connection between what they have learned in school with their lives outside the classroom.”

Leona Cai

English as as Additional Language Teacher, BA, MEd

Leona joined Stamford with experience teaching Mandarin across various grade levels, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, at schools in the US and China. With a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Leona also has extensive research experience and has developed publications and presentations on linguistics and communicating in multi-ethnic communities.

Leona says, “I am passionate about teaching because I love to help students from different language and cultural backgrounds to be successful in school. One of the most rewarding feelings for me is to see the spark in my students’ when they understand something new. Teaching gives me unique chances to learn new things from a students’ perspective every day. It helps me to be a better person.”

Monica Williams

English as as Additional Language Teacher, BEd, MBA

Monica is a certified American teacher in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language. She brings to Stamford her 15 years of teaching experience in both the US and internationally. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. For the past six years, Monica has exclusively taught English Language Learners in the Middle East and the US.

Monica says, “I believe the key to global education is language. I hope to contribute to ensuring that the children of Stamford are provided the opportunity of reaching their full potential through language development.”

Jeremy Conrad

English as as Additional Language Teacher, BA, MA

Jeremy Conrad brings to Stamford ten years of international teaching experience. He has taught in the US, Japan, China, and Guatemala. Jeremy earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hamline University in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Augsburg University. Jeremy has experience as a classroom teacher, learning support specialist and an EAL Teacher. Jeremy utilizes small group instruction to help students achieve success in the areas of literacy, science, and mathematics in their second language.

Jeremy says, “I believe that all students can learn at a high level, some need just a little extra time and support. My role is to help students gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to meet the high expectations I have for them.”

Jean McBride

English as as Additional Language Teacher, BA, MA, Ph.D.

Growing up in the Nebraska countryside in the US, Jean traveled nationally and internationally at every opportunity. As a lifelong learner and teacher, she worked in the federal government, in the corporate world, and has from taught grade school to university students over the past several decades. While she has taught a wide range of courses in such fields as economics, finance, SQL and Oracle database, information technology, math, religion, social studies, history, reading, and literature, she found her niche and joy in teaching English as a second language.

Jean says, “I am passionate about continuing my teaching adventures around the world, and have lived in five countries since beginning teaching to English language learners. I am thrilled to add Stamford American School Hong Kong to the list, as my daughter also teaches at the school. Along with our four adult girls, my husband and I also have two grandsons, all of whom are the center of our world.”

Eva Yuxiao Li

English as as Additional Language Teacher, MEd

Eva joined Stamford with extensive experience in teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language) to students of all backgrounds, ranging from kindergarten to grade 12 learners to adult immigrants in the US. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania and was the recipient of 2017 Teresa Pica Award for Excellence in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Eva is experienced in teaching English with a strong focus on intercultural communication and designing curriculums to suit the diverse needs of individual student.

Eva says, “I have always been fascinated by the power of language and education. My cultural exchange experience at the University of Warwick, a liberal arts college in Maine, and the University of Pennsylvania have contributed greatly to my interest and passion in culture, language, and education. As a Mandarin & English bilingual and lifelong language learner myself, I am committed to helping my students see the connection between language education and global opportunities, to assist them in becoming the new generation of world citizens, and to inspire them in achieving more than they believe they can.”

Ashley Perkins

Counselor, MEd

Ashley joined Stamford from Stamford Singapore. She has a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education and a Certification in School Counseling. Ashley has been a counselor for all age groups Kindergarten-rade 12 and has served as the divisional team lead, coordinating referrals and support.

Ashley says, “I am excited to join Stamford Hong Kong as a school counselor. I am passionate about social-emotional learning in and out of the classroom and look forward to helping students become balanced, successful learners!”

Mia Nortje

Counselor, BEd

Mia joined Stamford with over 15 years of international teaching experience in South Africa, Botswana and Mauritius. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, an Honor’s degree in Educational Psychology and is close to completing her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Mia has a background of extensive international experience as a Teacher, Lecturer, Student Support educator, Coordinator and Psychologist.

Mia says, “My passion is to provide the highest standards of educational and psychological support, to help individual and groups of diverse students achieve their full potential. I am excited about joining the Stamford community, working collaboratively in the best interest of each individual student.”

Leah Conrad

Learning Support Teacher, BA, MA

Leah joined Stamford with ten years of international teaching experience. She has taught in the US, Japan, China, and Guatemala. From the US, Leah has a Master of Arts in Teaching in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has a wealth of knowledge in literacy and the components of Readers and Writers Workshop, specializing in guided reading. She has taught both as a classroom teacher and as a learning support teacher with expertise in the area of individualized instruction. In her free time, Leah enjoys reading, the outdoors, cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband who is also an educator.

“I believe every child can achieve great success. I am passionate about working with children to support them in finding their strengths and building upon those strengths whether they be academic, social or in other areas. I am an advocate for making learning a meaningful, engaging, and personalized experience, which empowers children to achieve their full potential.”

Michael Galligan

Academic Coordinator

Mike is our academic coordinator with 28 years of experience working in a variety of roles in education. He joined us from our sister campus in Singapore where he worked as the IB Diploma Programme coordinator and Advanced Placement program coordinator. Mike has been working abroad for 18 years, including in Singapore, northern Thailand, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. Some of his previous roles include activities and athletic director, IB Career-related Programme coordinator, sports management teacher and DP Business Management teacher. Mike is passionate about personalized learning and holistic curriculum development.

Mike says, “I am passionate about personalized learning and holistic curriculum development. By developing both of the areas I know how to support our students achieving their best and having access to the best learning opportunities.”

Physical Education / Athletics Teaching Team

Lee McQuade

Physical Education Coordinator, BA (HONS)

Lee joined the Stamford team with a wealth of experience in both physical education and as a teacher. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical education from St Marys University Belfast in the U.K. and later went on to complete a PGCE in primary teaching from the University of Cumbria Carlisle also in the UK. He has since taught P.E in Ireland, Qatar, and Spain.

Lee says, “The reason I chose to follow a career in PE teaching is my love of sport and coaching. I love being able to give a student the opportunity to try a sport that they have never seen or even heard of. I believe it is essential to provide a wide range of sports in the PE curriculum as it gives students an opportunity to explore what they are best at and more importantly what sport they are passionate about. Stamford is the perfect environment for any young sportsperson as they will have the chance to grow and learn in an encouraging atmosphere and hopefully, they can discover a sport that they love and can gain confidence from.”

Jake Carey

Physical Education Teacher, BSc, PGCE

Jake joined the Stamford team with over twelve years of international teaching and coaching experience. Jake worked with a swimming school in Phuket, Thailand before achieving his Bachelor of Science in Sport and Physical Education through The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. For the past four years, he has worked in Hong Kong as a physical education teacher, where he also received his PGCE through the University of Sunderland, UK.

Jake says, “I have always been passionate about sport and exercise. Growing up, I was always happiest playing a variety of sports with kids from different backgrounds. It exposed me to both success and failure; taught me the importance of teamwork and allowed me the ability to make great friends. I now have the opportunity to educate children in a discipline that I feel passionate about, and that is pretty amazing. I want to create an environment where every student can enjoy and feel rewarded when participating in their PE lessons.”

Liliana Rodrigues Martins

Physical Education Teacher, BEd, MEd

Liliana has a Master’s Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Elementary and Secondary Levels, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education & Sports and QTS by UK Government. She is also a qualified swimming coach ASCA Levels 1, 2 and 3. Originally from Portugal, she has been teaching PE and Swimming in different countries around the world such as Thailand, Qatar, Norway, and Portugal. Liliana enjoys teaching children from a range of backgrounds and believes that children should be given the opportunity to find enjoyment throughout their participation in education; therefore she encourages students to learn and have fun at the same time.

Liliana says, “I’ve always had a passion for teaching and have focused my studies and career in this direction. I find it deeply rewarding to help children thrive and reach their full potential. I always adopt an inquiry-based learning style where students are actively involved in lessons because I believe that we as educators have the responsibility to facilitate children in thinking for themselves and making their own decisions. It is our job to inspire and challenge students to love learning, so they see it as something they want to do instead of something they have to do.“

Stamford American School Hong Kong is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.